Window Blinds Cost

Typical costs:

• Window blinds can cost from $8-$1,000 and up per window panel. In almost all cases, one blind panel should cover one window. The wide price ranges depend on size, materials, quality, and designer brand name.
• Vertical blinds, mini-blinds, and low-end roller shades in standard sizes, such as 36 inches wide by 72 inches long can cost as little as $8-$12 per window blind, but can be $15-$180 for slightly better quality materials. Lowes^[1] offers budget blinds. Target^[2] has a wide selection of mid-range blinds from $20-$150 per panel.
• Energy efficient window blinds cost $30-$130 per panel and up, depending on brand name, style, and materials. Moderately priced energy efficient blinds are sold at Bed Bath & Beyond^[3] .
• Mass-produced custom-sized window blinds and shades cost $7-$40 per panel for budget mini-blinds, up to $250-$1,700 for motorized controls, high-end woods and fabrics, decorative valances and multiple-blind headrails. For $1,700, expect to receive an unusually large (more than 72 inches wide) custom-sized panel. Motorized controls should be included, and the panel should be made with the finest materials, boasting plenty of optional accents and a designer label.
• Designer custom-sized window blinds and shades cost $100-$1,000 and up, depending on materials and size of the panel. At the lower end of this price range, expect smaller, plain panels made with mid-level wood or fabrics. For $1,000 or more per panel, big-name designers offer solid wood slats, woven silk decorative ladder tapes or a tapeless ladder system. The bigger the blind, the higher the cost. For elegant custom blinds and shades from well-known designers, try a high-end home retailer such as Smith and Noble^[4] .

• Window blinds should include one blind that is wide enough to cover one window, hardware to install the blind, and a cord, rod, hem-pull up, motorized system, remote control system or other item to position the blind. Custom blinds may be 'two-on-one,' that is, two blinds on a single window. Two-on-one blinds can cost more than a single wide blind, depending on the style of controls.
• Vertical window blinds include a valance or headrail from which the slats hang.
• Window treatment specialists such as 3 Day Blinds offer limited lifetime warranties for blinds.

• Professional installation of window blinds can be done by home improvement stores such as Lowes and window treatment companies including 3-Day Blinds. Installation costs $118 and up, depending on the complexity of the installation.

• Professional installation is not required for most blinds and shades. BobVila.com hosts a number of instructional videos about installing different types of blinds and shades.
• 3-Day Blinds offers a free quote and a discount Internet coupon.
• Check home improvement store websites for promotions, coupons, and discounts on window treatments. Lowes^[5] often has online promotions. Bed Bath & Beyond^[6] sends out 20% off coupon mailers regularly.

• This Old House gives guidelines^[7] on shopping for and choosing the right blinds. Several books provide in-depth information about measuring for, choosing, purchasing, and installing blinds, including Window Treatments and Slipcovers for Dummies^[8] .
• Home Depot provides instructions^[9] for installing different types of blinds.
• Parents of small children should consider cordless blinds or use tassels or inner blind cords for safety. About.com discusses childproofing^[10] steps.

1.  www.lowes.com/pc_Window+Treatments_4294856891_4294937087_
2.  www.target.com/
3.  www.bedbathandbeyond.com/search/search.aspx?order_num=-1&sstr=energy+blinds&dim=1&nty=1&
4.  www.smithandnoble.com
5.  www.lowes.com
6.  www.bedbathandbeyond.com
7.  www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,203269,00.html
8.  www.amazon.com/Window-Treatments-Slipcovers-Dummies-Hobbies/dp/0764584480/ref=sr_1_1?ie...
9.  www6.homedepot.com/blindsRedirect/redirectBlinds.html?measure=true
10.  homeparents.about.com/od/familyhealth/a/childproofing1.htm

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